Several notable travel spots are experiencing significant changes in 2026, from Lisbon’s Belém Tower closing for restoration to Phillip Island developing a large geothermal bathing precinct and the ...

One of Lisbon’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Belém Tower, is closed for renovations in 2026 as part of a broader restoration program affecting multiple monuments. The shutdown, ...

Located on Tagus River, adjacent to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Belém Tower was built as a fortress to guard the Lisbon harbour. For the sailors it was the last sight of home before embarking on an ...

The Belém Tower has guarded the entrance to Lisbon for more than 500 years. Built on a small basalt island next to the northern bank of the Tagus River, the tower (and the people manning it) has ...